General Information
PLEASE NOTE: availability and prices shown in Availability are for a group of 24 sleeping in the main house and Newcross Cottage. For a group of up to 32 there is an additional charge. Please enquire for an accurate quote for your party and availability.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms- Sleeps up to 32
- Sleeps 18
- 9 bedrooms | 9 en-suites, 1 shared bathroom
Bedrooms
| Sleeps |
Beds |
Features |
|
| Master | King | En-suite | |
| Regency Room | King | En-suite | |
| Nursery Room | King / Twin* | En-suite | |
| Edwardian Room | King | En-suite | |
| Chinese Room | King | En-suite | |
| Victorian Suite | King | En-suite | |
| Jacobean Room | King/Twin* | En-suite | |
| Georgian Room | Twin | En-suite | |
| French Empire | King | En-suite |
- Sleeps 6
- 3 bedrooms | 3 en-suites
- One of the Doubles is zip-and-link, providing the option for a Twin
Bedrooms
| Sleeps |
Beds |
Features |
|
| Bedroom 1 | Double | En-suite | |
| Bedroom 2 | Double | En-suite | |
| Bedroom 3 | Double | En-suite |
- Sleeps 8
- 4 bedrooms | 2 en-suites
- Two of the Doubles are zip-and-link, providing the option for Twins
Bedrooms
| Sleeps |
Beds |
Features |
|
| Bedroom 1 | Double/Twin* | En-suite | |
| Bedroom 2 | Double | En-suite | |
| Bedroom 3 | Double | ||
| Bedroom 4 | Double/Twin* |
Cooking and Dining
- Formal dining room seating 24 guests
- Breakfast dining area adjoining kitchen
- Four-oven AGA, gas hob and electric oven
- Dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
- Two large American fridge/freezers
- Microwave
- Weber BBQ and equipment
- 2-minute walk to award-winning bakery and village shop
Children Welcome
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Where We Are
- The Postcode is CA10 1HB for Tortree, CA10 1DU for the Long House
- In the village of Melmerby in the Eden Valley, close to the Lake District and North Pennines
- The nearest train station is Penrith, a 20 minute drive
- 12 miles to Ullswater
- The nearest airport is Carlisle, a 50 minute drive
- Taxis available
- Plenty of parking available
Things To Do
Things to Do Inside
- 42" TV
- DVD player
- Stereo
- iPod dock
- Wi-Fi
- Games Room with Snooker Table
Things to Do Outside
- Extensive walled garden
- 20 acres of grounds and great walks nearby
- Stunning walk up the Pennine Fells starting from the front door
Activities
- Sail, canoe and kayak at Glenridding Sailing Centre, Ullswater
- Country pursuits available including clay pigeon shooting
- Quad biking
- Horse riding
- Cycle hire for the Coast 2 Coast route
- Pampering and beauty treatments at the house
Top Things to Do for Children
- Play snooker with your friends
- Bring your wellies for the River Eden stream running through the grounds
- Go kayaking at Ullswater Lake
- Be creative at Crafty Monkeys pottery and crafts studio
- Go Pony trekking
- Cycle a woodland trail
- Visit Eden climbing centre
Location & Booking
Payment Process
- We take a one third deposit at the time of booking
- The balance is due three months before the date booked
Cautionary Deposit
- £1,000 refundable deposit
House Restrictions
- Dog friendly. Up to two well-behaved dogs allowed (£25 per dog)
- Not suitable for stag parties
- Hen parties welcome
Arrival and Departure
- Week or Weekend bookings begin on Friday or Saturday
- Check in is 4pm
- Check out is 10am
What’s Included
- Linen
- Towels
- Essentials
- Utilities
